“Eternal life is to know you, the only true God, and to know Jesus Christ, the one you sent” (John 17:3).
The Amplified Bible says that we might “know – perceive, recognize, become acquainted with and understand You, the only true and real God.” This is quality of life – to know God.
Did you know it is possible to know the Bible backward and forward and still not know the Author? The very Word of God is His thoughts, His character is revealed through the Word. God not only wants us to study His Word but to be in His presence.
Imagine trying to apply the Word of God to your life without knowing the Author, without fellowshipping with the Person of God Himself. Your life would be very dry. You would lack results and power in day to day life and in prayer. You have to KNOW Him.
God desires to have a relationship with you, where you constantly fellowship with Him. Quality of life is dependent on how cultivated your relationship with Christ is.
How do you cultivate a relationship? You spend time with Him, in His presence. When you read His Word you’re not simply reading just to read, but with the intentions of finding out more about His character.
Just as building friendships, this too requires asking questions, digging in deep to find out the secrets, and simply taking time out of the day to share things with Him.
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Ron Luce was the co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries from 1986-2015. Ron and his wife Katie dreamed to raise young people who would change the world.
Ron received his bachelor's degree in Psychology and Theology from Oral Roberts University and his master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tulsa, along with an honorary doctorate from Jerry Falwell of Liberty University. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled to more than 60 countries and has made numerous media appearances, such as Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family radio broadcast, CNN, The O'Reilly Factor, ABC Nightline, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the Sean Hannity Show. Ron has also written 35 books for teens, youth pastors, and parents and continues to speak at leaders' conferences helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today's youth and showing them how all of us can be part of the solution.
Ron and Katie currently live in Garden Valley, Texas, with their son Cameron. They have two daughters, Hannah and Charity.